Joanna James
Did you know that the Maldives has about 2500 reefs? Out of these nearly 900 are house reefs, and that's why they say the Maldives is one of the finest destinations in this whole world to try out snorkelling. Read on to know more about snorkelling in this amazing island nation.
Maldives is a country that has thousands of islands, and only a few of these islands are inhabited. Other islands are acquired by island resorts and villas, and they do have their separate house reefs in most of the cases. It's quite a difficult task to point out an island as the best for snorkelling because all of them have their own charms.
The best times can vary depending on the reefs or the islands that you choose for your snorkelling experience. But, from January to April, they say that the water becomes so clear and this makes this particular time the best for snorkelling, considering the visibility factor.
As per recommendations given by sites the likes of The Maldives Travel, Banana Reef which is located in the Northern Male Atoll within Kuda Kalhi is one of the best snorkelling and diving sites in the Maldives. It takes the shape of a banana, which is why it's called the Banana Reef and is indeed an underwater paradise with beautiful fish, corals, and marine life. Best snorkelling experiences can be expected in months from May to July.
They call it 'Girifushi Thila' and, it's also known as the 'Rainbow Reef' among the tourists. In addition to the thousands and thousands of small fish, there are many large species such as eagle rays, barracudas, grey reef sharks and tuna. Located in the North Male Atoll, this spot is best to be explored from December to April.
Saying 'hello' to the innocent and huge Mata Rays is one of the very fun things to do in Maldives, and this Manta Point located off the coast of Baros Island is one of the best places to grant you that amazing experience. In addition to the Mantas, you can also explore the beauty of squirrelfish, masked bannerfish, and sharks, especially if you visit it from May to November.
There are certified suppliers who rent out snorkelling and diving equipment and make sure you get your equipment from one of them. And, even if you know everything about snorkelling, have a trained guide with you since it's the safest option. It's better if you could apply SPF 30+ on your body 15 minutes before getting into the water, and do not touch anything in the water until your instructor asks you to do so. Stay calm as much as possible, because there's nothing to panic about when you have an experienced guide with you.
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